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re specialised detectors

nugget ned		Posted : Saturday, 23 January 2016 9:03:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 23/01/2016(UTC) Posts: 6 Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 3 post(s)		Hi There I am interested in a metal detector for my overseas holidays. looking for something that detects gold/silver and coins in deep white sand. Any suggestions?. needs to be portable so can fit in my luggage and be able to detect quite deep as a lot of shifting sand in the areas I will be hunting. Thanks In advance

LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Saturday, 23 January 2016 11:02:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		Hi there, My recommendation would be the minelab gofind 40. If you want any info check The Hatters review. GL and HH
		Fisher F22 2016 Pre-decimals: 10 Best Finds: German Pistol, Horse bit, Lead Belt Buckle

nugget ned		Posted : Saturday, 23 January 2016 11:43:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 23/01/2016(UTC) Posts: 6 Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 3 post(s)		done looks perfect , blue tooth and underwater a bonus. went for the 60. Edited by user Sunday, 24 January 2016 12:06:19 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

LittleKiwiDetecting		Posted : Sunday, 24 January 2016 9:00:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 7/11/2015(UTC) Posts: 236 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 308 times Was thanked: 54 time(s) in 44 post(s)		Great choice with the 60. It can be used in so many ways. Great to have helped. GL and HH.
		Fisher F22 2016 Pre-decimals: 10 Best Finds: German Pistol, Horse bit, Lead Belt Buckle

nugget ned		Posted : Saturday, 30 January 2016 7:21:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 23/01/2016(UTC) Posts: 6 Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 3 post(s)		Got the 60 and had my first find after starting on the back garden, got me a nail LOL. can see not the best place to be but good practice before i hit the beaches.

Iggyrulz		Posted : Saturday, 30 January 2016 10:55:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 21/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 438 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 501 times Was thanked: 327 time(s) in 196 post(s)		Good luck with the new machine, fun is what it's all about, but the treasure will come. Iggy